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The Samsung BD-P3600 is a high-end Blu-ray Disc player announced at CES 2009. The BD-P3600 is reasonably similar to Fall 2008’s Samsung BD-P2550, featuring Profile 2.0/BD Live/Bonus View compatibility, Netflix movie and Pandora music internet streaming, plus 1GB of onboard memory, required for online features. The BD-P3600 differentiates itself from 2008’s model by including a USB 802.11n Wi-Fi dongle, which is intended to compliment the integrated Ethernet port. This Blu-ray Disc player supports the highest resolution audio formats out of the box, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. For users with older AV receivers, this Samsung player can output analog 7.1 channel audio signals as well. Other notable features include improved disc loading times, a 1-second eject feature and touch sensitive controls on the unit itself. Samsung’s BD-P3600 is expected to be released sometime in the first half of 2009.
MSRP $399.99
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- full HD 1080p Blu-ray disc playback
- 1080p upscaling for standard DVD playback
- Profile 2.0 compatible (BD-Live and BonusView)
- Netflix and Pandora streaming compatible
- Dolby TrueHD support
- DTS-HD Master Audio Essential support
- USB 802.11n Wi-Fi and Ethernet internet connectivity
- 1GB of built in memory for BD-Live content
- 7.1-channel analog outputs (for non-HDMI AV receivers)
- 1-second disc eject
- touch sensitive controls on player unit
- JPEG photos and DivX video support
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Samsung BD-P3600
• BD-P3600 Blu-Ray Disc Player
UPC: 036725608054
MPN: BDP3600
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MSRP $400.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Profile 2.0 support with BD-Live
- 7.1 DTS HD-MA and Dolby TrueHD decoding
- 7.1 analog audio outputs
Cons
- slow loading
- Flash memory is NOT onboard, a 1Gb USB stick is included in the package
- Not as much value as a PS3
Samsung BD-P3600
100%
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Sony BDP-S550
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MSRP $399.95
Released March, 2009
Pros
- 7.1 analog outputs
- profile 2.0
- upconverts SD and HD signals to full 1080p
Cons
- no built-in memory
- DTS HD MA ESSENTIAL does not include the following legacy DTS formats: DTS 96/24, ES, ES Matrix, and Neo:6. These DVD Audio Codec's can not be decoded internaly on this machine. (important if using analog output, will be bitstreamed to AVR if using digital connection)
- Slow startup and load times. (comp. to PS3 and some of the other 2009 Stand alone BD models)
Samsung BD-P3600
100%
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Panasonic DMP-BD80
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MSRP $399.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- 7.1 analog outputs do not require an expensive receiver for users to enjoy full surround
- Profile 2.0 capable
- good option for those with older high quality receivers
Cons
- better to get the cheaper BD35 if you have a receiver
- better to spend the extra money on a receiver upgrade
- Bluray is still too expensive
Samsung BD-P3600
100%
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Panasonic DMP-BD55
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MSRP $400.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- Netflix streaming
- 1GB of built in memory for BD-Live content
- built-in Wi-Fi
Cons
- LG--audio quality is suspect
- No specs on the audio DAC
- no Pandora online radio
Samsung BD-P3600
100%
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LG BD390
0%
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
- 7.1-channel analog outputs
- Profile 2.0
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
- Able to stream JPEG, MP3 & DivX from PC
- External USB WiFi dongle allows you to relocate the transceiver/antenna with a USB cable for better reception.
- supports Pandora and Netflix streaming
- Fastest startup and disk load times for a stand-alone BR player (April 2009)
- One Second Eject Feature (disk tray ejects almost instantly even when the player is powered down, no frustrating 20-90 sec wait for the tray to eject like many other BD players)
- Complete set of legacy DTS codecs, including DTS 96/24, ES, ES Matrix, and Neo:6
Cons
- Controls located on top of player. (can not stack anything on top of this player)
- DivX playback is limited to SD (480p)
- Will not playback AVCHD files from USB or Network share, only AVCHD files on properly BDMV mastered DVD or BluRay disks will playback on this machine. (why? the codec is there, it just won't let you!) :-(
- Implementation of PC Streaming crude. Uses file shares only, not a proper media server. Does not remember PC streaming configuration, user ID's or Passwords. (need to reconfigure every time!)
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Pros
- USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
- 7.1-channel analog outputs
- Profile 2.0
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
- supports Pandora and Netflix streaming
- touch sensitive controls
Cons
- WiFi is not internal, comes with a dongle
- expensive
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April 8, 2009
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Pros
- USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
- 7.1-channel analog outputs
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
- Able to stream JPEG, MP3 & DivX from PC
- supports Pandora and Netflix streaming
Cons
- Controls located on top of player. (can not stack anything on top of this player)
- WiFi is not internal, comes with a dongle
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May 6, 2009
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Pros
- USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
- Profile 2.0
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
- External USB WiFi dongle allows you to relocate the transceiver/antenna with a USB cable for better reception.
- Fastest startup and disk load times for a stand-alone BR player (April 2009)
- One Second Eject Feature (disk tray ejects almost instantly even when the player is powered down, no frustrating 20-90 sec wait for the tray to eject like many other BD players)
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September 25, 2009
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Pros
- Able to stream JPEG, MP3 & DivX from PC
- External USB WiFi dongle allows you to relocate the transceiver/antenna with a USB cable for better reception.
Cons
- Controls located on top of player. (can not stack anything on top of this player)
- DivX playback is limited to SD (480p)
- Will not playback AVCHD files from USB or Network share, only AVCHD files on properly BDMV mastered DVD or BluRay disks will playback on this machine. (why? the codec is there, it just won't let you!) :-(
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May 3, 2009
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Pros
- USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
- 7.1-channel analog outputs
- Profile 2.0
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
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